The Toxic Lady: A Medical Mystery That Baffles Experts

In 1994, the death of Gloria Ramirez, a cancer patient, led to a bizarre incident where multiple healthcare workers fell ill after exposure to her body and blood. Initially dismissed as mass hysteria, investigations suggested that Ramirez's self-administered DMSO pain relief, combined with oxygen, may have formed toxic dimethyl sulfate (DMS). This theory, while published in Forensic Science International, remains debated, leaving the incident shrouded in mystery.